The senen suddenty lit up, revealinga dimly lit corner of the garden.

In the photo, a slightly overweight middle-aged man was seen tightly gripping a woman's arm, while the woman appeared to be struggling desperately.

The entire room was stunned!

Flashbulbs went off like crazy, and the reporters, now in a frenzy,eagerly pressed their shutters, hoping to uncover a shocking scandal involving the wealthy elite.

Sarah didn't turn around to look. She knew the photo had been displayed just from the commotion that erupted below the stage.

At this moment, her fingers trembled with excitement as she pointed at Wendy and shouted at the top of her lungs, "The shameless woman in the photo is Wendy!"

"She's a doctor and my former sister-in-law, Today, I'm here to expose hor in front of everyone. This scheming woman cheated during her marriage and is constantly seducing men, trying to climb the social ladder!"

In her mind, she could already picture Alexander seeing these photos.becoming furious, and pushing Wendy away.

Just the thought of it made her feel a surge of satisfaction.

She glared at Wendy, trying to catch a glimpse of panic on her face.

However, what she saw was entirely different-Alexander's expression was stern, his gaze calm as he looked direetly at the scroen, showing no

emotion.

Wendy had a faint smile on her lips, looking composed and unruffled.

What was going on?

Sarah was filled with doubt. Could it be that Alexander hadn't seen who was in the photo?

Just then, a piercing scream came through the speakers. "Let go of me!I'm from the Collins family!"

The voice was so familiar, like a loud slap, snapping Sarah back to reality.

Her eyes widened in horror as she turned to look at the screen-there, the disheveled, struggling woman was unmistakably herself!

And the man pulling her was the wealthy businessman she had conspired with at the Turner family's party to frame Wendy just a few days ago!

In an instant, Sarah's face turned as white as a sheet.

She rushed forward, desperately trying to block the screen with her body.screaming hoarsely, "Don't look! Turn it off! Turn it off now!"

But it was too late. The reporters had already captured the shocking scene,and the guests had seen everything clearly.

"Mom! It was supposed to be Wendy's photos! What's going on?"Sarah roared in despair and anger, her eyes filledwith hopelessness.

She looked through the shocked and mocking gazes of the crowd, straight at Wendy, who was watching her with disdain and ridicule.

At that moment, Sarah realized the truth!

It was Wendy! Wendy must have switched the photos!

"Wendy! How dare you set me up!" Sarah's eyes widened with fury,her trembling finger pointing at Wendy, her eyes bloodshot.

Lydia was so frightened that she hid to the side, not daring to make a sound.

Ethan stood there like a statue, stunned.

Only Juniper rushed over immediately, shielding Sarah behind her, and angrily questioned Wendy, "What did you do? You vile woman!"

Wendy spoke slowly, her voice clear and distinct in the noisy hall, "The facts are righat in front of you. She tried to harm me but ended up making herself the scandal's protagonist."

"As a good mother, you should discipline your daughter. Who's the one behaving inappropriately, seducing men and making a fool of herself?"

Juniper looked ht the calm and composed Wendy, trembling with anger.

The guests were all prominent figures, and today's farce had undoubtedly made her lose face and become a laughingstock.

"Get out! Stop slandering my daughter! Sarah has always been well-behaved and sensible. It's you, this wretched woman, who set her up!"

Juniper gritted her teeth, almost spitting out the words.

Wendy almost laughed out loud. Well-behaved and sensible?

If Sarah was well-behaved and sensible, then there were no unruly people in the world.

The murmurs of the crowd flooded into Sarah's ears like a tide, making her feel dizzy.

Everything was ruined. The meticulously planned birthday party, intended to humiliate Wendy in front of Alexander and ruin her reputation, had backfired.

Now, the one making a fool of herself was Sarah!

Her eyes were bloodshot, so red they seemed to bleed.

She felt utterly humiliated, not daring to think about how the people around her were pointing and gossiping about her.

It was all Wendy's scheme!

The photo that was supposed to disgrace Wendy had turned into her own scandal!

She leaned against Juniper like a puddle'of mud, tears streaming down her face as she criéd, "Mom! Make her stop. All these important guests are watching."

In her mind, she thought that for the sake of the Collins family's reputation, Juniper would immediately kick Wendly out.

Juniper, already furious, rushed at Wendy, completely abandoning the elegant facade she had maintained moments ago, and started cursing hysterically.

"You venomous woman! You do all sorts of shameless things and dare to slander my daughter!"

She had put so much effort into this party, finally inviting so many

distinguished guests, hoping to elevate the Collins family's status in Aurora City's social circle.

But now, all the dignity and dreams had been torn apart by this hateful Wendy!

In her rage,she lunged at Wendy, wanting to tear her mouth apart,no,to scratch that face she hated so much!

In her madness, she had lost all semblance of a dignified lady.

The elegant socialites in the audience looked at her with disdain, thinking that associating with such a vulgar person would lower their own status.

Lydia,still somewhat rational, tried to pull the equally out-of-control Sarah back,"Sarah! Come back, don't be impulsive!"

But it was too late. Sarah had already charged at Wendy in a frenzy.

"Get away!" Alexander's eyes turned cold as ice, and he yanked Wendy behind him.

Sarah couldn't stop in time and fell forward, landing hard on the ground.

The fall was heavy, and her carefully styled hair came loose,her long hair falling messily over her shoulders.

Even the crystal necklace she wore to maintain her dignity scattered on the ground, the crystals rollingand sparkling under the lights.

For a moment, the room was dead silent, everyone stunned, then their eyes filled with undisguised contempt.

Sarah finally came to her senses, looking at the scattered crystals and the mocking gazes of the crowd.

Overwhelmed with sorrow, she burst into tears in front of everyone.